COMMUNICATION
General Information:
Communication, the process of exchanging information through a common set of symbols, has been the essence of humanity for thousands of years. For the individual who is curious about the different ways to communicate and how to communicate effectively in all sorts of environments to all sorts of people, this is an excellent field to major in. Based in elements of the study of rhetoric and branching out into all fields of human communication, this area of study is inclusive of most types of human communication. This is a major for people who enjoy working with other people and who enjoy speaking in public. The communication major at UCCS studies many types of communication (oral, family, non-verbal, professional, intercultural, etc.). It explores the best way to adjust to make sure that the message is received and understood. There are five communication options offered at UCCS: General Communication, Leadership Communication, Organizational & Strategic Communication, Media Studies, and Digital Filmmaking and Media Arts
Career Possibilities:
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.mymajors.com/
www.acinet.org www.worldwidelearn.com
online.onetcenter.org www.simplyhired.com
What Can I Do With A Major In…Public Relations Specialist
*Human Resources Specialist
*Mediator/Negotiator
Advertising/Marketing Manager
Communications Specialist
Corporate Communications
Public Affairs Officer
Publicist
Event/Conference Planner
Film/Video Editor
Social Media Specialist
Theater/Performing Arts/Film
* International Relations
Change Manager
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.mymajors.com/
www.acinet.org www.worldwidelearn.com
online.onetcenter.org www.simplyhired.com
What Can I Do With A Major In…* May require further education or certification
Statistics:
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.mymajors.com/
www.acinet.org www.worldwidelearn.com
online.onetcenter.org www.simplyhired.com
What Can I Do With A Major In…§ ·2013 Annual median salary for Public Relations Specialists is $52,600; employment is expected to grow 20% by 2020.
§ ·2013 Annual median salary for Marketing Managers is $128,500; employment is expected to grow 11% by 2020.
§ ·2013 Annual median salary for Film/Video Editors is $38,000; employments is expected to grow 2% by 2020.
§ ·2013 Annual median salary for Event/Conference Planner is $41,500; employment is expected to grow 11% by 2020.
UCCS Clubs:
Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or .
For more information:
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.mymajors.com/
www.acinet.org www.worldwidelearn.com
online.onetcenter.org www.simplyhired.com
What Can I Do With A Major In…www.marketingjobs.com
www.americancomm.org
www.communicationsjobs.net/
www.amcpros.com
www.comsoc.org/
www.natcom.org
www.prssa.org
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.mymajors.com/
www.acinet.org www.worldwidelearn.com
online.onetcenter.org www.simplyhired.com